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Farmers, ranchers, FFA alumni and other community members gathered at the Hot Springs County Fair Building Saturday evening for the annual Harvest Moon Ball to honor those who are keeping the spirit of agriculture alive in Hot Springs County. Ag Citizen of the Year Ag Citizen of the Year came up a tie and was awarded to Ray Shaffer and Chip Axtell. Shaffer was born, raised and educated in Hot Springs County and has been active in both 4-H and FFA, serving as president of both organizations....
Guitarists Shawn Mc Williams and Rick Phipps strum cowboy songs as shoppers visit...
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital hosted two evening discussions featuring representatives from Erdman and interested members of the Hot Springs County community to discuss the ongoing Master Building Plan process. Erdman collaborates with healthcare organizations to improve profitability, patient satisfaction and staff satisfaction by helping them meet their business goals. The discussions, which were attended by over a dozen members of the community, featured an hour-long presentation by...
Jackson Reed leads Tracey Medina's 'family' as Spencer Calhoun, Brendan Thomas, Sydney McGinty, Clinton Harris and Joceyln White follow along as Waldo during the Thermopolis Middle School Battle of the Books Friday. Each 'family' dressed up as characters from the book they were reading....
On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sheriff’s office Thursday, Nov. 12 11:49 a.m. Report of a red Toyota Corolla traveling north from Shoshoni being driven erratically. Deputy was unable to locate the vehicle. Friday, Nov. 13 3:26 p.m. Altercation between two coworkers resulted in one of the parties concerned about retaliation from the other...
A two-year-old male cat with the sweetest disposition awaits a new home. He is neutered and has his shots....
According to information released by the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a fatal crash north of Riverton on Saturday, Nov. 14 resulted in the death of 25-year-old Michael J. Porath, a 2008 graduate of Hot Springs County High School. At the time of his death, Porath was living and working in Casper. The crash involved two vehicles on Wyoming State Highway 789 at mile post 109 just north of the city limits of Riverton at 3:09 p.m. Porath was driving a 1986 Chevrolet Silverado pickup southbound on WY 789 when for unknown reasons, he braked hard locking...
Gloria Simmons, 72, was bound over to Wyoming Fifth Judicial District Court in Washakie County for exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Simmons is accused of taking control of Kenneth Simmons finances through intimidation, harassment and undue influence. Kenneth Simmons, 47, is the son of Gloria Simmons. Kenneth Simmons receives benefits from the Veterans’ Administration, Social Security Income and has a job with Worland Home Healthcare and Rehab. He stated in a sworn affidavit, the VA covered h...
Beta Sigma Phi will be hosting its annual Holiday Affair on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Thermopolis Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring a variety of homemade crafts, gifts, food items and home based vendors, the Holiday Affair is the primary fundraiser for the group. The People for People program will be selling decorated trees and wreaths in the TMS commons. Proceeds will go to the Backpack Program which aims to stop hunger in the county’s public schools by sending home weekend meals with students. Over 30 vendors are expected to fill t...
Pvt. Jerry Umbdenstock of Thermopolis was one of 527 male recruits who graduated from boot camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif., on October 30. Boot camp consisted of thirteen weeks of basic training in navigation, fire movements, weapon precision and drills to instill discipline. Umbdenstock, a 2015 graduate of Hot Springs County High School, said that one big surprise at boot camp was that there were over three hundred Texans and one recruit from Cuba in basic training...
The Thermopolis Community Fund Christmas Tree Festival is happening soon. Red Rock Family Practice and the Wyoming Dinosaur Center will host the event on December 3, 2015 at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with the auction to follow at 6:15 p.m. There will be 17 trees and 13 wreaths to be auctioned. All proceeds will go into the Thermopolis Community Fund. Over the last year the Thermopolis Community Fund has given funading to several different entities. To include the following: Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce, Jr....
People for People will be serving a hot Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall from noon until 3 p.m. A Thanksgiving Dinner will be delivered to the homebound on Thursday starting at 11 a.m. If you would like to receive a delivered meal, or if you want to help deliver meals, call Ann Pederson at 864-4240. People For People is accepting donations of turkeys, mashed potatoes and pies. To make reservations for the noon meal, please call Pederson. All meals are free and are available to everyone....
by Meri Ann Rush Executive Director Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce As Thermopolis celebrates Thanksgiving and moves onto Christmas, a wide range of activities have been planned by the Christmas Committee and we hope you enjoy them. Saturday, November 28 is “Hometown Holiday” and “Shop Small Saturday”. Shop Small Saturday starts at 8 a.m. with retailers opening for early morning shoppers and continuing through 6 p.m. An outdoor market is also being planned. An afternoon matinee is planned at 1 p.m. at the Ritz. The movie showing...
Gavin Isaiah Jacobsen, 12, passed away on November 14, 2015 in a tragic accident in Thermopolis. Gavin was born on December 5, 2002, in Casper, Wyo., to Michelle Jacobsen. He attended school in Casper through 4th grade at which point he and his family moved to Thermopolis. Gavin was a dynamic young man and phenomenal big brother to six-year-old Aiden. He enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, and most of all spending time with his little brother Aiden. Gavin was an absolute momma's boy...
Elva Charlene Jolley Bales, 80, of Lander, Wyo., passed away peacefully November 10, 2015, at Sage West Hospital after four years of declining health. Charlene was born February 28, 1935, in Kane, Wyo., the daughter of Burl and Elva (Workman) Bonar. Educated in Lovell, Wyo., she met her first husband, Merrill Jolley in 1952. From this marriage three children were born: Merrill, Debra and Glenna. After the passing of Merrill, Charlene married Thomas Allan Bales on October 9, 1961, in Casper, Wyo. Of this union there were four children: Shelley,...
Marie Halone, 99, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2015, in Cheyenne, Wyo. Marie was born June 14, 1916, in Southbend, Neb., to Myrtle and Harry Anthony. She met and married Eugene Halone in Thermopolis, Wyo., where they lived in the stone house built by Eugene's father. Marie and Eugene later moved to Billings Mont., with their 2 children, Janet and Gregory. Marie opened the Level 3 Tea Room in Billings in 1968. She and Eugene also purchased and began remodeling their dream home,...
Michael John Paul Porath, 25, died suddenly Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Fremont County, as the result of an auto accident. Born April 17, 1990, in Worland, Wyo., Michael is the son of Daniel and Leila (Luehne) Porath and brother of Christina Porath. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 2008. Attending Casper College he received his pilot's license and Associate Degree in Aviation. Michael asked Lorraine Carver to marry him on January 19, 2013, while on a family trip to Las Vegas....
Wayne "Gator" Leroy Halbert, 79, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, in Thermopolis. Born March 31, 1936, in Gebo, Wyo., he was the son of Thomas and Helen (Davis) Halbert, Jr. Following high school he attended college earning his BA degree. He served in the Armed Forces. For most of his life he was a construction worker. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Terri D. Hansen of Cody, Wyo. and four children. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Mortimore Funeral Home...
The Hot Springs County High School National Honor Society welcomed the class of 2014/2015 inductees at a ceremony Nov. 12. The inductees were reminded there is a need for them to be role models for their school and communities. Their actions as youth will shape their future as adults. Guest speaker Hot Springs County High School alumni Jessica Pickett, formerly Jessica Cordingly, had words of wisdom for the new inductees. She reminded them you should never stop learning and growing. New...
Re-enactor Ted Smith stands ready in his period clothing at the flagpole on Veterans Day....
Team Owl Creek Graphics won the Coed Volleyball Championship against Serving Cervezas Wednesday, Nov. 11. In the first set Owl Creek Graphics came out on top 25-20 and 26-24. In the second set they also won both games, 25-12 and 25-15. Owl Creek Graphics team members include: Jessica Benefiel, Gary Benefiel, Shannon Hill, Brandon Deromedi, Catie Deromedi, Jason Ciz, Andy Wassing and Alexa Carraso. Serving Cervezas team members include: Cortney O'Conner, Ryan O'Conner, Elisa Daniels, Kevin...
All Hot Springs County School Board members were present for the November 12 meeting. For monthly celebrations, Dave Manning was recognized as the staff member of the month. Tom Kochler was the teacher of the month for November. Tyler Cornwell was recognized for earning a spot on the 2015 Super 25 high school football team. The winners of the RWE Barracuda Postcard contest were recognized. Winners include: Mac McCumber, kindergarten; Annalyn Sharp, 1st grade; Erin Calloway, 2nd grade; Brailee...
Jake Hart signs a letter of intent to run track at Black Hills State University as his parents Mary and Rod look on....
The Nov. 26 issue of the Thermopolis Independent Record will go to press on Tuesday rather than Wednesday and will be available around town Tuesday evening, Nov. 24. Most mailed copies will arrive in post office boxes and on county rural routes Wednesday morning, Nov. 25. The display advertising, classified advertising and public notices deadline for the Nov. 27 issue will be Noon. Friday, Nov 20. The deadline for submission of information for news stories will be noon Monday, Nov. 23 Our office will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov....
The Hot Springs County Barrel Racing Winter Series started Sunday at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The next event in the series will be Sunday, Dec. 6. Barrel racing results from Nov. 15 include: Open class barrels Division 1D: Shyla Nicholas, 15.893; Della Epler, 15.951; Elaine Hollings, 16.009; Missy Given, 16.140; Brenda Sims, 16.165. Division 2D: Laurie Johnson, 16.402; Randi Perry, 16.438; Brye Williams, 16.641; Kim Decker, 16.680; Missy Given, 16.727; Tammy Trolllinger, 16.888. Division 3D: Shyla Nicholas, 16.920; Stephanie Williams,...
